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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.
South and West.


THREE fromcn were killed, ton fatally in
lnred and another badly hurt 10y falling walls
at a fire in St Louis
JOHN NJ. CLAY, the only living son OF tho
sSeltesinan henry Clay, fell dead OF hcart
Lexington, Ky. lie was Sxty-five YEAR,, old
TnE Virginia Republicans, under the lead
OF General Malone, have decided 10 hold no
state Convention, but 10 issue an address TO
the people
HEAVY frcshets have almost totally do
stroyed over 1900 acres OF rico on tho Sa
vannah river.
HEAVY rain storm has prevailed pretty
generally throughout the Northwest. and tho
lieved.
a WATER tank burst near Norway, Mich.
killing six workmon and badly injuring six
others.
ANOTHER successful train robbcry has nv
Cured ON the Southern Pacific road, this time
al fafago, small station east of Tucson Ar.
nona. The gang consisted OF four mon who
rlhed tho Wells, Fargo Il Co.'s express safe
OF more than $4,000
WIND and hail storm damaged noarly
every building in Renvillc Mimi. A woman
was instantly killed and man fatally in
jured.
LATER returns increased the number of
Killed 10y the wreck OF the train near Chats.
worth, Ill To more than 40 There is also a
large list OF wounded.
UNITED STATES SENATOR RtDDIEpERgFR
was committed to jail and hncd SIS by Judge
Newman Mt Woodstock, Va, for contempt OF
court. placard had been parndcd on the
street reiieCting on the Judge in "A cnso i'm
which Senator Riddlebergcr was interested.
THE entire business portion OF San Fran
cisco was shaken by an explosion OF the Giant
Powder Works at West Berkcly six miles
away. One Chinaman wns killed and fo,,r
white mon and six Cinnamon seriously in
jured.
HOLMES PuRYEAR was hanged al Prince
George Court House, Va, for killing his wifo
by poison.
CHARLES APPEL shot his wife fatally md
then committed suicide in Now Orleans
FRANK WILSON was hanged nt Prescott
Arizona, for double murder.
EN- UNITED STATES SENATOR SARGFANr.
OF California, is dead. He was born i'm Mas
sachusetts in 1897, was several times "A Repre-.
sentative in Congress, and served I'm tho Sen
ate from 1873 10 1879
ADoLpH ZENNEKE editor of tho New Or.
leans Mascot. was shot while eiecting from
his Office young man who had called TO de
mand the retraction of an alleged groz, libel
Iennekes partner was shot dead some months
ago.
CHIEF CoLoRow, with about ninety Ute
Indians, has gone on the warmth i'm Colo.
rado At last accounts "a sheriffs posse of
ibi men was IN hot pursuit, and fight was
imminent.
PRAIRIE fires have caused heavy DAMAGE
In the vicinity of Mexico, Mo
THREE men-C. w. ONeI. ID Holzmonn
and John Hackett--while travelling from
Thompson Falls, Montana, 10 tho Coeur
dAlene (Dakota) mines on horseback were
set upon by masked highwaymen and robbed
OF $1,000.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25

did you SEQ Time s. Tide about that
accountf' "ics SIR "Did Won tciI
them we couldn't and wopJouf walt a
day longer abogt itP tHes SIR" nWbo
did yog sce And what did they say1r
HOh g. all right, it's all right. saw
Mr Vine. "Did he say he would p,,v
itf' 'Yos sir; he didn't saestion tbc
bill at all nc was perfectly satisfied and
said right away that they would pQY IL. ~
'ltm I was afraid thcy'G Kick like
steers. When will be pay, did he say,''
collector Poks through bis memorandum
book caretully. 'Iyc 2ot IL down here
somewhere "eh yes here it is when he
gets mighty good ready
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
Recipes.

Q1EEN PEA Sour Boil two quarts of
green peas in two quarts of salted water
for half hour, mash aud add eight
small, new potatoes which have been
peeled and soaked in water for an hour.
When allare thoroughly soft add n large
cupful Of milk or half as much cream,
boil up again, and serve with small cubes
of toast.
TOMATOES AND GREEN CoRN. Stow
the tomatoes as usual, for thirty min
utcs, then add an equal quantity Of corn
cut or scraped from the cobs, aud cook
thirty minutes longer, with frequent stir,
rings, Season with salt and ono large
teaspoonful of butter, or with half
Oupful of rich milk or sweet cream. II
preferred it can be baked in an oiled
pudding dish forty minutes
BARLEY BRoTH. To four even table
spoonfuls of barley stepped over night
add one small MINCED onion and two
teasp9onfuls Of salt, and boil in two
quarts of water until soft. Make a paste
of large tablespoonful Of butter and
half \ teaoupfu of Indian meal heated
IN saucepan, moisten and thin it with
the broth till thin enough TO stir into the
remainder; mix we'll, add little chopped
celery or celery seed, and serve
BEAN Sour Soak pint of beans,
either black or navy, over night Turn
of the water in the morning, and lot
them come to q boil in two quarts of fresh
water in which half teaspoonful Of soda
has been dissolved; strain through n col
aDder, add two quarts of water and sim
mer until soft, adding boiling water from
time TO time as it evaporates Mash the
beans, rub through coaFse strainor and
add q tablespoonful Of -four and one OF
butter cooked together for thickeninp
with tablespoonful Of salt and pinch
Of cayenne Serve with cubes Of toasted
bread -- GOod Hou,ekeepiag,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
; ChIId'a LlIe saved Br q nor.e

~ iiggins's Lake, Roseommon Coun.
iy, Mich recently Mrs Charles IT, Pet
tit and her little daughter. aged three
years, were boating when the child fell
into the water Ihl mother, iu bot anx
igty and fright upset the boat, and. as
they were alone, the chances were they
would both ho drowned Such would
have been tho case bad not their horse
an intelligent French pony, which had
been turned loose 10 graz0 on the shore
Of the lake came 20 the rescue It swan
out TO them, and when they had taken
secure hold Of IFS name struggled back
90 shore a tired but heroic pony The
animal Is inclined 10 be baiky. and he
never would pull anything but q light
load, but he is prime fsvorite now,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
"RnbY PoMdrr.n

In place or any preparation sold under
the name of baby powder " use some
hue starch! Put few Jumps in a cup
and pour over it enough cold water To
dissolve it, After you are sure il is dis
solved let IL stand until the starch is set
tied and the water is clear, then turn the
water Oft. Let the starch dry and then
powder it and put it in soft muslin
bag, through which it will slit out.
This is very healing and answers
admirably any purpose the powder is
supposed to serve. 1t may be perfumed
with few drops of any good extract
put into tho water in which il is
dissolved.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
Foreign.

NiNErEEH men were instantly killed and
many more wounded by the cxIIosiou of n
shell IN a fort near Stockholm, Sweden.
AsiATC CHOLERA has appeared i'm tho
northwest " India
BANQUET wns given in J.andon by Con
sul-Gencrn Waller ,B honor of Simon Cam
eron and Senator liawley.
fHtNoE FERDGvAND has taken the onth Of
glnei sIie ana oscended the throne OF Bulgaria
Tho belgian Ministry has resigned
a TORNADO In the yufnity of I,ezignan
France. has capsoi loss OF lifc anu property
IBE hsherios Of Newfoundland. as ,,aD a.
'"' crops, have failed, and ovar 10.D1O por-
sons on the Island are IN ,iostItute circum.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
BE TRUE.

Oh, rear no costly marbled stone
Above my lowly lying head
Whom am dead.
6ut let me rest in peace alone
With wild flowers DER my up-turned cace
To mark the place.
Oh, do not come 10 mourn FOR me.
Nor she'd one sad, rcgretful tear
l cannot hear
The words you speak, cannot see
You bend DER my low-lying head,
When ann dead
But while live remember this.
tie true-Ss Gods great shining stars,
My prison bars
You may not break, my lips to kiss
When, 10y and by, the grasses wave
Upon my grave
isabel HotchkiSS iR ne Current
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
Doing Injustice 10 The Hen.

4his little story Major Ben Butter
worth had from worthy Scot: 81
visited our agricultural fair, said he.
"and | was disappointed to find that the
premiums altered for the best horses
were so large as compared with the poul-
try prcmiums. Wen, / was called on for
n speech, you know, and ] took advan-
tagc Of :, TO call attention 10 the matter
] said 'Geptlcmen, It seems TO me that
your committee has made a mistake and
done an act Of injustice 20 the hen. The
horse is a noble animal and is worthy Of
any encouragement you feel able 20 give
him in the way e q premium. But.
gentlemen, you ought not to forget that
our exports Of the products Of the ben
eggs exceed in value the expots Of
horses. Besides, gghtltm6u, yo6r hoTses,
once tXpGrttd, are gone, Not 30 with
the hen. She remains at home and keeps
right ON Aoing business at the same old
stand Well, you know. hat spcecH
made such an impression that tho com
mlttee determined tU give the hen n bet
Ger show hereafter "-Ncr Y0rk TrBglB~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
ono Ihousand Houses burned.

y great oonfagration ragcd In scutari. op-
posite Constantiuople. One thousand houses
and two churches were destroyed and two
women and child we're burned Co death.
Thousands Of persons are homeless The Sui
tan has donated three thousand pounds Tor
the sufferers and has appointed a relief com
mittoa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
Accounted Dor.

81 don't 500 what becomes Of all my
circulars growlcd n summcrrcsort Bon
face. ~ had 300, 900 on hand when the
season opened, but there's o9,ly q few
left"
I snow where they've gone 20, pipcJ
b bell boy.
"Weu whcrei"
Miss Antique used 'em an up for curl
papers, sis. Hotd MtI
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
How to Whip Cream.

Cream should be thirty six hours old
IN cold weather. twenty in summer.
and 1t should be thoroughly chilled be
tore 1t Is whipped. In hot weather the
bowl should be set in ice while il is
whipped. Under these conditions cream
viii beat as solid as white OF eggs, with
out any milky remainder Do not re
move the troth as il rises, but beat steady
Tor fifteen minutes, OF thercaboutS. You
will find then your cream is solid.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-25

"HOu want a Keepsake that will al
ways remind you of mcl' she said.
'G do, darling. he said, tendcrly.
Whats the matter With myselftH sb,
whispered
There viii bc @ wedding shortly.
BQsf90 Courier.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19
wlLFuL MISREPRESENTATION

An itiuerant calumnator, who signs
himself G. A. j.. who claims to have
recently visited the Hot Springs, in a
letter to the Chadron Democrat, ex-
presses the following erroneous opinion
relative 10 the medicinal qualities of
water:
"As for its medicinal virtues think
it very questionable. Patients are
benefited by change of scenery, society
and q great many other influences all
of which tend to ameliorate their con-
dition. liz they would stay at home.
take warm baths, wash off the dirt and
attend as strictly to common sense lly-
giene, they would get just as well
and save good many dollars which is
paid out to Il FIRST water diamond hum
hug.
In the face of the many marvellous
cures hat have been effected through
the medium OF these waters. which
cures, ny reason of their surprising and
wonderful character have g;lined wide
publicity we can only conclude that G..
\. j. is guilty of willful misrepresen-
ion. We believe that this is the first
instance which has come to our notice
of any person, publically or privately.
expressing doubt as TO the general
merits of Hot Springs wafer. Ilithcr-
TO the efficacy of this water in the cure
of such diseases as are there treated,
has been nllaisputed, and remained for
q. A. J. TO first publish dissenting
.opinion. II is not claimed that all dis
eases may be successfully treated at
these springs. and it is to be regretted
That among other maladies beyond the
reach OF theis curative powers. we might
mention that abnormal condition OF the
human mind which engenders mania
Tor misrepresentation. Had these wa
ters The power to reach such cases, we
wonld not have been called upon t6 de-
fena their reputation in the present H.
stance Custer CIsoRicle.
| Ii is 10 be regretted that there are
no properties in these waters that will
cure mental alteration. or take cussed-
ness out of a persons heart. but we do
have faith to believe that he Went
away a cleaner man outwardly, and
if he had been rendered the freedom Of
Hot Springs. he would have gone away
purer illwardly.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19

L. T. Austin, of Ainsworth. Neb.
is stopping at the Ferguson House
Mr.. Austin is member of the s.craft'
and editor and manager of the Wcstey,,
Ne'cs, Ainsworth Neb., and is here to
recruit and get the cob-webs loosened
from his mental dome
Carl Woodworih and wife, of Omaha.
are guests at the Ferguson House. Mr..
Woodworth is sufferer from rheum.
atism and will remain here until he is
cntircly'cured of this painful malady,
which'ls only a question of few
weeks. These mineral waters are a
sure cure for rheumatism of the most
obstinate charactar.
Prof. Percival Padgett. of st. Paul's
School, Concord, New Hampshire. and
Prof. w. S. Manning, of the Indian
boarding school, Pine Ridge Agency,
paid the STAR Office pleasant cali
Friday afternoon. The gentlemen arc
highly pleased with the Springs and
speak in glowing terms of its bright
prospects. They returned to their
respective homes this week after few
DAYS Of very enjoyable recreation al
this delightful retreat.
Mr.. r. d. Hughes. editor of the Rap
i'd City Jo"iWal, and wife are sojourn-
ing at t,ie Springs for physical as we'll
as mental rest. This is the first vis-
ii Nj. Hugheshas ever paid the Springs
and accordingly is vc.y pleasantly sur
priscd at its beauty and grandeur, but
still hasa warm spot beneath his vest
for Eapid CITY, and he has a right to
for he has been associated with it's in.
tcrests since Rapid was in its infancy,
consequently, his pride in witnessing
its magnitude, wealth, beauty and re-
nown al the present time, is pardona-
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19
DIED..

In this city on Saturday. the 9TH inst.
OF dropsy of the heart. Thomas Mum
day, aged 63 year.--Custer Chronicle.
Uncle Tom had many acquaintances
at Hot Springs where he had resided
previous to his departure for Custer
City. and we reprint the above notice
believing that many i'll this place will
cast a kind reflection up the checkered
life of the poor old man whose life has
ended without kindred hand to press
the dying brow.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19
Jugs, jugs and Jars at CRANE Bros.

q Destructive hail s.orm occurred in
l';a,lleys I'lai on Saturday afternoon
doing considerable damage. but ls was
confined toH small area.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19

Don't frail 10 cad F.c oolrmn article
a'out The !lol S.n'ings in The Omaha
Weekly Ne,w',l Of he lit'l. cycrv'oav
sNonil ta'.ca paper that is working foi
OIL. illfnrnAf
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19

(: Parties who are in arrears for:
Subscription to the STAR Will con-
I: fer a favor upon the publishers by !:
calling AT oNcEand liquida'ins said !:
Subscription: if this is not done !:
(. I'VE will CONSIDER it rs evidence that !:
::tle paper is no longer desired, and !:
lit Will All once he discontinued. ::
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19

Ca. r.lernciton is !:eri busy repair
ING watches and clocks and is giving
good satisfaction. MI work .,,aran-
iced and changes reasonable.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19

&c latest scientific mci,,od 10 kin
hog aud d;~Seci him in;o proper pie
ees for family use, is TO feed him all
i'ie dynamite ne Will hold then lei
mule kick him.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19

they derive an immense revenue at
very little cost: thus you seethey have
a very good reason for circulating false
reports. that immigration may be re.
taIdcd. that this magnificent pasturage
may be kept free from encroacilment
by the settler. But we say it belongs
to Uncle Sam. and what belongs to him
is free for the home, of his people, and
you should come and see for yourselves
tha ii is gospel ti.nth what we tell
YOU that This is Your last chance. as but
little public lands are lett for home
stead or pre-emp tion.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19
DIRECTORY

.--------------7
BOARD OF CoMA.lssloNERs.- a. s. STEWART
A. A. POWELL. JAMES A. SMITH.
DISTRICT .ATrpRHEN. .Engene D. Norton.
SHEElFF.-M. \. GODDARD.
REGISRElsOT DEEDS. kcnnel Harris.
'TREAsl1 RER.-W II Phillips.
Assessor It. +. Chlspn.
PROBATE. JI Dt;l..--c. Eastman.
St.PT' pl'H INSTRuc.--M G. Thompson.
JUDGE FIRST J,ri,lA. DIST Hon G. ".
Thomas of N"a''woosi.
CLERK OF COT i.r. G. T. SAWYER.
JUSTICE OF 1h. FEC ~. ~. Neoa.
Cascade. j. :. Iui.cs. Hot springs. l.. Buck.
Elrirhs. o. s frary. Cascade.
Us. l.AND OFFICE.
REGISTER r.. M'hites.dc l,cadwcod
NECEINEk.-.John i.afsrc.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-08-19
RETAiL MARKET REPORT.
CORRECTED BY 8. o. FARGO 4 SON.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Perfect Rest Bed Springs" !"
(srmcrI.Y CASH quorAr,oNs.)


Perfect Rest Bed Springs"
FOR SALE.
l have for sale atiny place five miles
north of Hot Springs, one two-year
old thoroughbred Shortlorn bull and
and two Hereford yearlings. This
stock is in good condition and will be
sold cheap for cash. JOSEPH THOMAS.
Perfect Rest Bed Springs.
Perfect Rest Bed Springs"
CHOICE BUTTER always on hand
at S. G. FARGO & SONS.
Perfect Rest Bed Springs.
Perfect Rest Bed Springs
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-07-21
Died.

George Nathan Cannon. Everybody
in and around Jonesboro knew him and
loved minded, at the residence Of his
brother-in-law, Mr.. r. G. Thomas, on
the morning of the 18th inst.
He came from Greeneville to Jones
boro only a few days ago for the purpose
Of visiting his friends and relatives. He
was sick when he arrived here, but he
did not think that his illness was any.
thing more than al indisposition. and no
one had the slightest idea that In a few
days the genial George Cannon would
be no moro. He was twenty-eight years
Of age-in the very flower Of young
manhood. His prospects in life were all
that could be desired. He had many
friends; loved them, and they loved
almost worshiped him. His death has
left a vacancy; his absence will be felt
with true sorrow his loss will be mourn
cd. To the relatives VIC extend our sym
pathy aud ask them 10 console themselves
with the fact that the world Is better
George Cannon having lived.
The remains were taken TO his oil
homie In Sullivan county for burial.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-07-21
Tennessee weather Service.

We mentioned an appropriation by
the county court last week to buy flags
for the signal station to be established at
this place. The flags have been ordered
through Postmaster Earnest and 1t Is OK.
pected will soon arrive. The town au-
thorities will make arrangements for
receiving the signal service dispatches
daily and also for the displaying Of the
signal flags.
The following letter to q prominent
citizen here fully explains the matter:
DEAR Sm:-I have been authorized by
the Chief Signal Officer at Washington,
to send the daily indications and cold.
wave warnings by telegraph, or tele-
phone to fifty t50) stations In this State
where the citizens will provide themselves
with the Signal flags and have them
hoisted promptly on receipt OF the mes.
sage.
l have designated your place as one OF
the stations to receive the benefits of this
liberal offer-deeming 1t an important
poiut--uhu 4 WOuiu uoh yOu w hluuiJ occ
some Of your citizens and make arrange.
ments to have the flags and arrangements
for displaying them made without delay.
AS soon rs | hear that these arrange.
ments have been made, will begin send.
ing the kilograms.
The flags should be 8x6 feet, or moi
less than 5x5 feet. They can be made al
home of cotton cloth at a cost not exceed
ing 80 per set. or, II 1t is preferred tc
have them made Of bunting they may b.
ordered through this office and will b.
furnished promptly at actual cost which
will be for the exc flags $685. and for III,
5x5 flags $3.50 per set. The flags should
be displayed from a pole fixed on q build.
ing, or from a pole fixed In the .grount
and at least 40 or 80 feet high. A small
plowline rope will make good halyard
and q small pully fixed to the top Of tn
pole. 6-
II this offer Is accepted, please let m
hear from you at once, and send III
names Of tho person who Is to receive III
messages and display the signals.
Very Respectfully, II. @. BATE,
Director Tenn. Weather Service.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-07-21
CHERRY GROVE.

july 1.-THE past week has been o
very busy one with the farmers, putting
up their hay and oats, but they are now
most all through, and there Is the finest
Lay and oais crop that ever saw in this
section, and 1t Is the case throughout oil
my travels, and the hay Is up in the best
condition, being clear Of sand.
Quite a number of the Cherry Groveites
attended TIE Prohibition speaking at Sui
phur Springs, and report a lively dis
cussion.
Mrs. Joseph Howard Of this place has
been very sick, but ishow some better.
Mrs. Louisa Thompson, of Locust
Mount, Is In very bad health and Is under
the care Of twophysicians.
Mr.. Yves. Hargis and family, Of Dallas,
Texas, are visiting her mother and other
friends at Pettibone.
Some Of Isaac L. Mussulman's relatives
from Pennsylvania are visiting him.
DR.. Smithpetcrs and family paid your
correspondent a pleasant visit Sunday.
II. N. Hartman and Miss Minnie
McCollum took q pleasant buggy ride to
Milburntown Sunday and took In the
Quarterly meeting.
John Morley met with o serious acct.
dent last Thursday at James Haws's at
Haws x Roads, by being struck by light
ming. It seems that no was forking hay
when the lightning struck him, cutting O
hole through the rim Of his nat and hit.
ting him on the right breast, cutting q cash
about eight inches long; going on down
his body and decorating his great toe and
splitting the hide on the bottom of::his foo
about three inches. and tearing q hol,
through the sole Of his shoe. Tom Title
and q man by the name OF Arnel wer,
were both knocked down. also q null
that was In the rake. but none were seri
ously hurt except worley, and his recov
cry Is thought doubtful
Il. Il. shipley informes me that by III
use Of fertilizer he raised 20 bushels o
wheat to the acre on very poor land.
Tho Sabbath school Of Cherry Groy
was TO have gone through . new organl